MONASH
NURSING AND
HUMAN BIOLOGY
SHORT COURSE
Designed using a systems-based approach to provide a broad and thorough introduction to the
anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human body.
■ Register anytime
■ Complete in 8 weeks
■ Study mode: Online
■ 8 course modules
A background in human anatomy and
physiology is a prerequisite for entry to most
postgraduate health science courses.
Completing this Human Biology Short Course
will enable you to meet the criteria of previous
study in human biology for acceptance into
several graduate-entry healthcare courses at
Monash University (including the Master of
Nursing Practice, the Master of Occupational
Therapy Practice and the Master of Radiation
Therapy).
You can register for this flexible online course
almost any time during the year. You will also
enjoy the support of an online tutor
throughout.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of this intensive course, you
will be able to:
■ Discuss basic concepts surrounding
human anatomy and physiology.
■ Appropriately utilise anatomical
terminology.
■ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the
human structure and function - from a
microscopic level up to viewing the body
as a whole structure.
■ Relate the structure of the body systems
and organs to their specific functions.
■ Describe body organisation and how the
systems of the human body are integrated
to maintain human life.
MIDWIFERY
COURSE STRUCTURE
In the Human Biology short course you will
complete eight course modules with
assessment quizzes:
■ Body organisation
■ Homeostasis/structure and function of
tissues and cells
■ The integumentary, skeletal and muscular
systems
■ Cardiovascular system
■ Respiratory and lymphatic and immune
system
■ Nervous system
■ Urinary and endocrine system
“The Monash Human Biology short course is
■ Reproductive and digestive system. ideal for adult learners looking to meet
prerequisite knowledge requirements for
graduate studies in health related subjects, or
ASSESSMENT those looking to refresh their knowledge
through self-directed learning activities.
Complete 15 online quizzes of varying time
limits. The course covers fundamental concepts,
from the cellular building blocks of life,
You will be allowed one attempt at each quiz.
through to the complex biologic systems that
You can attempt a maximum of four quizzes makeup the human body.
each week.
I highly recommend this course; I believe that
exposure to the broader concepts of human
REGISTRATION biology provides a sound foundation of
knowledge for building on with further
Registrations are open all year round except specialty studies.”
over the Christmas and New Year break.
Dr Kimberley Crawford
Please note: it will take around three business
Human Biology Course Coordinator
days to obtain access to this short course.
Senior Lecturer, Monash Nursing and
Midwifery
COURSE FEE
$885.50 + text books
Upon successful competition you will be
issued with a certificate of completion.
Contact Us
LEARN MORE
E: shortcourses-sonm@monash.edu
For further information about the Human monash.edu/nursing
Biology short course, visit
monash.edu/medicine/nursing/study/humanbi
ology
CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C
Produced by: Monash Nursing and Midwifery, March 2024